Visitors who wish to visit the Chihuly Collection should purchase tickets online in advance of their visit. In accordance with CDC guidelines we are adopting a touchless environment. Cashless transactions only; We are asking you to please bring a credit or debit card for any transactions you wish to make in the shops of the Chihuly Collection, the Morean Arts Center, the Morean Center for Clay and the Morean Glass Studio. Purchase tickets here.

DO I NEED TO WEAR A MASK? DEFINITELY

Our team will be wearing masks so we ask that you wear one too for your safety and theirs. If you do not have one, we will be providing one for you upon entry for your convenience.

WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE YOU TAKING TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR STAFF & VISITORS: Our team diligently plans for creative and educational experiences that meet the needs of our community while adhering to best practices for ensuring safety for all.

We have updated our reservations and payment systems to support a touchless experience and request that you pre-purchase your tickets to the Chihuly Collection.

We have adopted enhanced cleaning throughout the day including electrostatic fogging in all areas of all our facilities and sanitization of all surfaces at regular intervals throughout the day.

Hand sanitizing stations are found throughout all our facilities.

We are following all the recommended social distancing recommendations and have created and clearly marked new traffic flow patterns that have minimal points of intersection with clear markings and signage.

At our guest service stations, our teams will be assisting visitors from behind newly-installed sneeze guards.

WHAT REMAINS CLOSED?Because we are operating at a limited capacity, the glass blowing demonstration area of the Morean Glass Studio remains closed. Our glass artists are doing maintenance and repairs on PUFF, the glass furnace which has operated 365 days a year through hurricanes and holidays for the past ten years! The Chihuly Collection Adult admission tickets have been reduced while the glass blowing demonstrations are not available. You can find amazing locally made glass art in the Morean Glass Studio shop.

ARE YOU RUNNING CLASSES: NOT YET There are no classes being offered currently in our studios and classrooms. You can join the teachers you know and love in a number of online class offerings, or explore new creative opportunities. See here.

ARE YOU HAVING SUMMER CAMP?YES and IT IS SOLD OUT Morean camps will begin June 15. Due to the decreased capacity defined by social distancing protocols, the camp group sizes were reduced so we are not able to accommodate any more students onsite, however, we are offering SUMMER Camp to go! Our amazing Art Teachers have created new Fun Art Boxes (FAB) that are like a summer camp experience to go! Your child will get everything they need to join in the creative and zany FUN. Teachers will host online sessions providing art instruction and the opportunity for all online campers to socialize and giggle and create together.

I AM NOT ABLE TO VISIT NOW HOW CAN I STAY ENGAGED WITH THE MOREAN? THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS! If you are not able to visit us at this time, you can still enjoy what the Morean has to offer online. You can sign up for an online class here, browse some fantastic art created by local artists here , enjoy a virtual tour of our latest exhibitionshere, sign up for a future class here, become a member or simply support the Morean’s ability to continue to connect people with art by donating here.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION NOW? EMAIL USIn accordance with recommendations specific to capacity in our buildings, our administrative team is operating with reduced numbers and on rotating schedules. Please be patient as you may experience a delay in response from individual team members who may be working remote or on reduced schedules. For info please email info@moreanartscenter.org

Your safety and the health and well-being of our art teachers, team and arts community is our priority. We are in this together and you can help us by pre-purchasing tickets to visit the Chihuly Collection here.

Art transforms lives, gives soul to communities and provide bridges to new understanding and enlightenment. Our thoughts remain with all effected by the Coronavirus and their loved ones. Stay healthy and safe – We look forward to creating some wonderful healing art or sharing the joyful spirit of creativity with you soon. If you are not able to visit us, please visit some of our virtual experiences here.

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As a community-based visual arts organization that has been a part of the St. Petersburg cultural landscape since 1917, the Morean Arts Center connects people with art through daily programming, offered 363 days each year.